Saints 3rd Down Conversions: 56.7%

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Attempts 208
Conversions 118
That is another NFL record set by the Saints this season. Lights out.
As an example, against the Lions the Saints were 7 of 11 on third down.
wow . amazing.
They're good on any down. ...

I think in a game like this one coming up, that will likely be low scoring and tight, and with an offense like the other team's, you might see some of the Saints offensive 3rd down work ethic and playbook, being applied to 4th downs as well, strategically in this game.

Also, think on this scenario: 4th down and new overtime rules. Let's say it ends in a tie, and the Niners get the toss. Let's say the Niners do what their offense has done best all year, dink and dunk, and let's say that just like they've done all year long, their drive stalls out in, or nearing, the red zone (and remember, our defense is also pretty good at stopping teams there, hold 'em to field goals, bend don't break blah blah blah). So "Captain Field Goal" trots out for the 49ers, and dutifully boots it through the uprights. Yay Niners. Under old rules that game is over. But now guess what happens?

Drew still gets the ball.

AND NOW EVERYTHING FROM OUR OWN 35 TO THE FAR GOAL LINE IS "4 DOWN TERRITORY." Including deep shots down the field at almost any down and distance.